Software enables technical data sharing across enterprise.

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Cyco AutoManager Meridian 2006 Engineering Data Management (EDM) software offers full-text search capabilities, enterprise application and data integration, and multi-CAD support. Applications accessible through web pages can be directly integrated, and software can access data from enterprise data repositories. API functionality facilitates storage, management, and use of documents in order to maintain compliance in regulated environment.



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Cyco Software Announces Cyco AutoManager Meridian 2006



New Cyco AutoManager Meridian Release Boasts Full-Text Search,
Enterprise Application & Data Integration and Enhanced CAD Support

Atlanta, GA April 18, 2006 -- Cyco Software, a leading global
software company offering Engineering Data Management (EDM) solutions,
announced today that it has released its new generation of Cyco
AutoManager Meridian. The EDM solution boasts full-text search, advanced
enterprise application and data integration, multiple productivity
enhancements, multi-CAD support and a brand-new user interface design
for the Cyco AutoManager Office Client. This update of Cyco AutoManager
Meridian helps organizations to share their technical information across
the enterprise that will help to streamline engineering-related business
processes. Cyco AutoManager Subscribers will be the first to receive
Cyco AutoManager Meridian 2006.

"This new version of Cyco AutoManager Meridian 2006 firmly positions
Cyco Software as the preferred solution provider of enterprise-ready
engineering data management solutions," says Martijn Janmaat, Cyco
Software CEO. "Over the past year, we have redefined our mission to
offer best-of-class, industry-specific EDM solutions that make
up-to-date technical documentation available to the entire enterprise.
Cyco AutoManager Meridian 2006 delivers on our commitment to take EDM to
the Enterprise."

Industry-Focused Data Management Solutions

Cyco Software customers and Solutions Partners have responded with
enthusiasm to the niche Cyco Software has carved out. The company is
currently implementing industry-specific data management solutions
across four different continents that aim to make mission-critical
engineering data available outside of the engineering department to
streamline business operations. Cyco Software is scheduling the release
of industry templates for Cyco AutoManager 2006 that address the
specific needs of different industries including utilities,
pharmaceutical, oil & gas, (petro) chemical, government and process
manufacturing.

Features & Benefits in Cyco AutoManager 2006

The release of Cyco AutoManager Meridian 2006 provides several features
that deliver enterprise-connectivity and more.

1) Find Relevant Documents with Full-Text Search

Cyco AutoManager Meridian 2006 introduces the possibility to execute
ultra-fast full text searches on document contents and document
attributes. Full text search is implemented using Microsoft® Index
Server technology and file type specific filters.

2) Extend the Reach of Engineering with Advanced Web Application
Integration

An application accessible through a webpage can now be directly
integrated with Cyco AutoManager Meridian. This powerful feature allows
Cyco AutoManager Meridian to be integrated with enterprise business
logic.

3) Extend the Reach of Engineering with External Data Integration

External data, such as lookup tables, can now be accessed directly from
Cyco AutoManager. This feature allows Cyco AutoManager Meridian to
directly access enterprise data repositories.

4) Maintain New & Existing CAD Data with Support for AutoCAD 2007 and
Inventor 11

Cyco AutoManager Meridian's seamless support for AutoCAD 2007 and
Inventor 11 makes it possible to upgrade to the new Autodesk® releases
without data incompatibility and a loss of productivity.

5) Boost Multi-CAD Integration with Support for MicroStation 8.5

Cyco AutoManager Meridian provides advanced capabilities for viewing &
redlining, plus the capability to synchronize properties between
Bentley® MicroStation drawings and Cyco AutoManager properties.

6) Get Tasks Done Faster with the Renewed Office Client

Cyco AutoManager's Office Client user interface has been overhauled to
fit contemporary productivity standards and user expectations. With this
design revamp, the Office Client now offers the same user interface as
the Power User.

7) Comply with Government Regulations with New Document Retention API

New API functionality enables companies to customize their EDM system
for time-managed, complete removal of documents from the vault. This
guarantees that only documents are stored, managed and used for as long
as they are supposed to in order to maintain compliance in a regulated
environment.

8) Keep Your Technology Investments on Track with Support for Oracle®
10G and Microsoft® SQL Server 2005 Support

The latest versions of Oracle and Microsoft RDBMS systems are now
supported in Cyco AutoManager Meridian 2006.

Enhancements for Cyco AutoManager Meridian 2006:

Windows XP-like re-styled user interface, transparent watermarks,
improved synchronization with AutoCAD file properties, DWG True View
support, Windows 2003 R2 support and Inventor browser optimization.

For more information about Cyco AutoManager Meridian 2006, please email
info@cyco.com. You can also call us at (800) 323-2926 ext 111 (Americas)
or +31 70 413 3700 (EMEA).

About Cyco Software
Cyco Software provides Engineering Data Management and Application
Integration solutions for multiple vertical industries, including
energy, oil & gas, (petro) chemical, government, pharmaceutical,
discrete and process manufacturing. Cyco Software has almost two decades
of industry experience with over 275,000 users in 50+ countries
worldwide. The company has offices in the USA, UK, Russia, Germany and
The Netherlands, and an extensive global network of established
partners. Cyco Software ensures a high level of service and support on a
truly worldwide scale for its leading software solutions, Cyco
AutoManager Meridian and Cyco AutoManager TeamWork. For more
information, please visit www.cyco.com, or call (800)323-2926 ext
111 (Americas) or +31 (0) 70 413-3700 (Europe).

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